Letters | Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell, veterans

Home interests

Have you seen Sen. Rand Paul lately? In case you don't recognize the name, he's our junior senator from Kentucky. Lately he has been to see the people in Iowa, South Carolina and New Hampshire.

His future schedule includes visits to California and Nevada and repeat visits to South Carolina and Iowa. So if you miss him, either buy a ticket and join him at one of his campaign stops or be patient, he may eventually get to Kentucky.

But don't bank on a home visit. It appears that he feels that politicking for votes in his home state isn't really necessary in his bid to become the Republican Party's 2016 presidential nominee.

As for his duties in the Senate, he probably isn't missed. Other than taking an active role in promoting "T" interests, he has contributed little toward resolution of our real problems.

His dedication to campaign planning and his rookie comprehension of issues related to our nation and our commonwealth has left little time for him to spend on home folk trivial issues, such as the economy and health care.

ED ELLIOTT

Louisville 40219

Better than that

Only Mitch McConnell's campaign would trash our own Miss America. Bottom of the barrel? That is truly the pot calling the kettle black! What can we all do for returning vets serving endless revolving tours of duty for wars that never end?

We hear that the armed forces are meeting their recruitment quotas, yet these men and women are asked to repeatedly put their lives on hold to fight endless battles wearing out their bodies, minds and souls.

In World Wars I and II many generals and colonels died. Many senators' and congressmen's sons died and everyday people like you and me lost many of their loved ones, too. Not so in today's wars.

It is despicable how we turn a blind eye to what we do to these men and women in our armed forces who risk their lives every day while we fill our minds with useless drivel staring at phone screens. We have become a blind, numb and cold nation, and bottom feeders like McConnell and his ilk in Washington know it.

These "wars" have become too profitable and who do you think gets the ear of these military contractors? Why, of course, Mitch McConnell! Where's Mitch? Don't need hounds to find him.

He's having dinner and drinks with billionaire shipping magnates, the Fortune 500 Wall Street Gang, and the newly minted moneyed military contractors.

Thank you, veterans, for your service and you deserve better! Don't laugh at Heather French Henry; she has done more for veterans in one year during her time as Miss America than our own senators and congressmen have in their whole political careers.

Over the years, she has continued to work on veteran's issues. She has witnessed the costs of military service with her own father and endlessly works on the behalf of veterans. If anything, she should run ads and expose these contractors and politicians who are making their highly profitable and amoral living off the lives of our young men and women in the armed services.

AMY BAILEY

Shepherdsville, Ky. 40165

Remember veterans by naming park

Memorial Day has just passed so let us remember and appreciate the many fine programs and services provided by our Jefferson County Veterans Office, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.

As the child of a veteran (PFC Bernard Christopher Warren) who served bravely in World War II along with millions of other courageous spirits and as a proud and retired employee of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs with nearly a decade of employment, I state as an absolute truth that we can never express in words and speeches the depth of gratitude we owe our veterans.

Thus, perhaps, we can make outward token - but nonetheless heartfelt - gestures torward our late, retired and active military personnel and their respective families: the greenspace surrounding Krueger Lake be renamed Jefferson County Veterans Park.

The lake itself is aptly titled so why not give the area contingent to it a similar designation?

It would still honor the famous general, and yet provide an excellent place for veterans, family and friends to recreate, reminisce and reflect.

An annual 5K/10K run/walk for veterans/active military with proceeds donated to patriotic charities/veteran's hospital needs.

As the Madison/Milton Bridge nears dedication, a remembrance with a few ceremonial remarks about our local veterans may well be included.

These are but a few worthy suggestions.

Please honor and respect all veterans. Pass the peace and peace be with you.Thank you.

WILLIAM M. WARREN

Madison, Ind. 47250

Louisville, Kentucky • Southern Indiana

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Letters | Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell, veterans

Have you seen Sen. Rand Paul lately? In case you don't recognize the name, he's our junior senator from Kentucky. Lately he has been to see the people in Iowa, South Carolina and New Hampshire.